Ransomware attacks increased by 47% last year, yet ransom payments are dropping. That might sound like good news until you realise why: attackers aren't giving up, they're getting smarter, quieter, and far more patient. The narrative around AI-powered ransomware breaking through defences at lightning speed makes for compelling headlines, but the reality on the ground is more nuanced. Yes,...
April 2026
Hello everyone, David Evestaff here. If you’re running an accountancy practice in Kent: whether you’re based in the heart of Maidstone, the historic streets of Canterbury, or the busy hubs of Sevenoaks and Tunbridge Wells: you know that April is never a quiet month. Between the end of the tax year and the spring rush, the last thing you want to think about is your IT security. However, as of April...
For anyone running a business in Dover, the rhythm of the town is dictated by the port. It’s the gateway to Europe, a high-stakes environment where minutes matter and the "Short Straits" represent the pulse of British trade. If you’re managing freight and logistics in this corner of Kent, you already know that "busy" doesn't even begin to cover it. But here’s the thing:...
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You're paying for Microsoft 365. Your team's using Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint. You've ticked the cybersecurity box, right? Not quite. Most UK businesses have access to powerful security features they've never switched on: or don't even know exist. While you're relying on basic password protection and hoping for the best, cybercriminals are exploiting the gaps you...
In the legal world, time isn’t just money: it’s the difference between winning and losing a case. For law firms operating in and around Canterbury, the traditional 9-to-5 business model is a relic of the past. Whether you are prepping for a high-stakes litigation at midnight or reviewing contracts over a weekend, your technology needs to be as relentless as your work ethic. At Evestaff IT Support and...
Let’s be honest: we all hate passwords. As a business owner here in London, I’ve seen the same scene play out a thousand times. A team member starts their Monday morning, tries to log into Microsoft 365, realizes they’ve forgotten their complex "12-character-one-symbol-one-number" password, and ends up locked out. Ten minutes of productivity down the drain, and a support ticket for us to...
In the competitive landscape of private healthcare, the quality of care is often measured not just by clinical outcomes, but by the seamlessness of the patient experience. For many private clinics, however, the "back-office" experience: specifically billing and financial management: remains a significant friction point. Administrative bottlenecks, manual data entry errors, and delayed insurance...
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Microsoft 365 has become the backbone of modern business operations, but it's also become one of the largest recurring expenses on company balance sheets. If you're like most UK businesses, you're probably overspending by 15–30% annually without even realising it. The problem isn't Microsoft's pricing: it's how licenses are managed after purchase. Inactive accounts,...